By Our Reporter
President Bola Tinubu, has flagged off the 2B access road to the second Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra state.
The 179 .7 billion naira contract was awarded to CGC construction company, for the duration of 30 months
It marks a significant step in enhancing transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity in the Southeast.
The President was represented at the groundbreaking ceremony by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, while the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, was in attenance.
The event took place at Ogbunike (33 Nkwelle Junction) along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Tuesday
The Second Niger Bridge, inaugurated in 2023, has greatly improved travel between the Southeast and other parts of the country, but its full benefits have been hindered by incomplete access roads.
The newly launched Phase 2B construction aims to address this by delivering a 17.5km dual carriageway with seven bridges and modern infrastructure, including security cameras.
The road will stretch from the Umunya/Ogbunike axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, passing through the Old Enugu Road Interchange, Ogidi, Nkpor-Umuoji Road Interchange, to the Asaba-Igbuzor Road Interchange and Valley Bridge.
Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi haiked Soludo for his leadership and transformative achievements in multiple sectors in Anambra state in the last three years,especially, road infrastructure
He said that Anambra currently has 18 ongoing federal road projects, including the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, which has been split between MTN and another company for effective execution.
Umahi further said that payments for the project would be tied to work progress, with 30 percent of the contract sum already disbursed.
He pleaded with communities along the routes to support the project and avoid disruptions.
He reiterated President Tinubu’s commitment to the Southeast, citing key appointments such as the Chief of Naval Staff and the Minister of Works as proof of the administration’s dedication to the region.
Soludo, said the Second Niger Bridge would remain incomplete until the entire 35km access road was fully constructed.
He however,thanked Tinubu, while expressing optimism that, with Umahi as Minister of Works, the project would be completed as planned.
He urged community leaders, Presidents General and traditional rulers to ensure that local youths do not obstruct construction activities, noting that cooperation is essential for a smooth execution process.
The contracting firm, CGC, represented by Gauis Cheng, assured that the contract would be concluded as scheduled
